Researchers study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals

byWest Virginia UniversityFotinos Panagakos, associate dean of research, WVU School of Dentistry. Credit: WVUInhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandbla

Updated on: November 13,2023 18

Researchers study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals

byWest Virginia UniversityFotinos Panagakos, associate dean of research, WVU School of Dentistry. Credit: WVUInhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandbla

Updated on:November 13,2023 18

Sleep apnea patient finds rest with UK dentistry

by Loretta Stafford,University of KentuckySleep apnea oral appliance. Credit: University of KentuckyWhen Danville native Linda Pike was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2010, she was re

Updated on: November 13,2023 16

Sleep apnea patient finds rest with UK dentistry

by Loretta Stafford,University of KentuckySleep apnea oral appliance. Credit: University of KentuckyWhen Danville native Linda Pike was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2010, she was re

Updated on:November 13,2023 16

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

Updated on: November 28,2023 19

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to US guideline changes

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in Ame

Updated on:November 28,2023 19

Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on: December 01,2023 10

Special toothpaste may lower risk of allergic reactions for adults with peanut allergy

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral immunotherapy for peanut allergy—introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause le

Updated on:December 01,2023 10

Polluted air means more asthma attacks for urban kids, says new study

by Dennis Thompson, U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports. Even moderate levels of oz

Updated on: December 26,2023 9

Polluted air means more asthma attacks for urban kids, says new study

by Dennis Thompson, U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports. Even moderate levels of oz

Updated on:December 26,2023 9

Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma

by Dennis ThompsonKids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.Sources of joy like Christmas trees, a Yule log burning or Grandma's pet

Updated on: December 26,2023 11

Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma

by Dennis ThompsonKids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.Sources of joy like Christmas trees, a Yule log burning or Grandma's pet

Updated on:December 26,2023 11

Study reveals indoor metabolites as key indicators in asthma and allergic rhinitis

by Rachel Sauer, TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2023.08.001Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chron

Updated on: December 26,2023 19

Study reveals indoor metabolites as key indicators in asthma and allergic rhinitis

by Rachel Sauer, TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2023.08.001Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chron

Updated on:December 26,2023 19

Benidipine calcium channel blocker improves cigarette smoke-induced lung emphysema: Study

by Impact Journals LLCIdentification of CaV blockers as a potential new class of senolytics. Credit:Aging(2023). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205259Anew research papertitled "Benid

Updated on: December 28,2023 10

Benidipine calcium channel blocker improves cigarette smoke-induced lung emphysema: Study

by Impact Journals LLCIdentification of CaV blockers as a potential new class of senolytics. Credit:Aging(2023). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205259Anew research papertitled "Benid

Updated on:December 28,2023 10

Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma?UC Davi

Updated on: December 28,2023 10

Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma?UC Davi

Updated on:December 28,2023 10

How shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease

byMayo ClinicHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAIn 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for

Updated on: December 30,2023 8

How shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease

byMayo ClinicHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAIn 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for

Updated on:December 30,2023 8

Daily toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients—and it comes with bristles on

Updated on: December 30,2023 10

Daily toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients—and it comes with bristles on

Updated on:December 30,2023 10

Resolve to keep your allergies, asthma in check in 2024

by Ernie MundellIf you're one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.But how?"It's not always easy to get allergies

Updated on: December 30,2023 8

Resolve to keep your allergies, asthma in check in 2024

by Ernie MundellIf you're one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.But how?"It's not always easy to get allergies

Updated on:December 30,2023 8